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Valued Member
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Did some one mess around with this coin? The condition on the other is flawless to almost flawless.   |
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Moderator
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If its not paint, then it may be from heat.
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Valued Member
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I rubbed lightly with Q-tip but nothing comes out. Is it of any value
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Rest in Peace
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Wish I could remember where I recently read that this may be caused by the transferral of copper molecules from the core through the cladding when heated or electrically agitated. Sometimes it's Little Johnnie in the High School science class with the Bunsen burner!  OH! CAN'T be that!, we don't have the arts or sciences in High School anymore! No value, artificially toned, is purdy, if you like toned coins   Edited by Crazyb0
07/21/2017 02:05 am
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Bedrock of the Community
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Are these pics edited to increase color saturation and/or contrast? (I think they are)It is definitely toned but, whether it is artificial or natural is up in the air (more literally than intended). Actually, to me, there is no distinction between the two other than time.   In Memory of Crazyb0 12-26-1951 to 7-27-2020
In Memory of Tootallious 3-31-1964 to 4-15-2020
In Memory of T-BOP 10-12-1949 to 1-19-2024
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@jimson, there are several good prior threads on CCF regarding artificial toning. This one is one of my faves: http://goccf.com/t/167272"If you climb a good tree, you get a push."
-----Ghanaian proverb
"The danger we all now face is distinguishing between what is authentic and what is performed."
-----King Adz
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Pillar of the Community
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Bedrock of the Community
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It is possible to produce rainbow coins like this, with very careful application of heat treatment. Lots of experience and acquired skill is needed to control the color.
I must admit, I don't have the skill to tell the difference between an artificial rainbow toned coin and a natural toned coin.
I DO know however, that rainbow toning is a a very delicate and mostly unstable step in the transition from blast white to full dull gray patination.
Perhaps it can be stabilized with an acrylic clear coating then encapsulated. A TPGrader would easily spot the coating and refuse to grade it. Screw encapsulation is the next best alternative.
That is why, for me at least, I don't get overly excited about rainbow toned coins, despite their (sometimes) great beauty.
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Rest in Peace
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I don't believe clad Quarters can naturally tone this way . I say AT .  |
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Bedrock of the Community
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It got hot ....  |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Someone tried to have some grilled quarter for dinner.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Artificial toning.
Got toasted in hot pan or pot, and/or exposed to surfer.
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exposed to surfer. you mean, like Duke Kahanamoku or Kelly Slater? |
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A good example of a poorly artificial toning application.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Weber Grill? or it might of dropped into a batch of pennies someone was cleaning...
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Quote:you mean, like Duke Kahanamoku or Kelly Slater?  I meant sulfur. I grew up in Florida as a kid. All I though was surfing at the beach while in high school.  |
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